Month: March 2023

Most Common Reasons You’ve Failed To Reach Your Goals: Overcome and Succeed! At the beginning of the year, when we get a great revelation or after being unmotivated for too long, we get a great idea to make a list of goals we want to reach. Some goals are personal; some are professional; and some are things we have put off for years. Let’s take a quick look at that list. It’s okay, I’ll wait while you remember where you put it. Got it? Okay! Let’s take a look and see where you are. You may not have checked off as many things as you had hoped on that list as you look back on it now, weeks, months, or years after it was made. That’s because you didn’t set yourself up for real success in the first place. Those lists weren’t enough to get you really motivated. Continue reading to find out why you may not have been successful in reaching your goals and what you should try to do differently. Lights, Camera, Action… I said ACTION. Your list of goals shouldn’t just be a jumble of nouns – make sure to make them actionable! Doable. “Get closet organized” rather than just writing “organize” and set yourself attainable deadlines for each goal. For example, if you’re looking to organize your closet, make sure you spend some time sorting and purging, get storage containers and maybe labels, and organize your outfits by season will help you map out the goal and give you a clear list of tasks to complete it within the timeframe. You’re doing this.. Great.. but WHY? If you don’t feel motivated or even excited to reach your goals, then it is likely that you haven’t determined WHY you are striving for them. For instance, expressing the will to lose 15 pounds is one thing but WHY? At the end of the day, what are you hoping to acquire by losing that weight? Take into consideration what motivates and drives your goal. There will always be something that you wish to attain, avoid, or lose when attempting to accomplish it. Are you looking to enhance your self-confidence? Become healthier to prevent health problems down the road. Wear that two-piece bathing suit with extra confidence on your upcoming vacation. Take some real time to examine the reasons behind why you’re making a goal list and recognize the advantages of what you’re trying to achieve. Are you even close? How close? In order to determine how well you are doing, you need milestones or markers that track your progress. A lofty goal may take some time to accomplish. Work at a steady pace, and don’t try to do too much upfront. This is the fastest way to burn yourself out and run from your goals. Burnout is real, and you should try to avoid it. When you see you’ve accomplished part of your goal, you can celebrate your progress and encourage yourself to keep going. I believe in celebrating small wins. We all could use a little more motivation! Wait, it’s gonna cost me something? How much? Not all goals are centered around money, such as saving a certain amount each month, but there’s some kind of financial angle involved with all goals. Consider the example of owning a house – you need to save enough money, assess your budget and mortgage amount, and so on. On the other hand, if you want to find a new job, then it’s important to consider how much you’re looking for in terms of salary. Through my experience shopping at Ikea and Target, I can tell you that completely redecorating a closet doesn’t come cheap! Eating healthier also requires more expenditure – fresh fruits and veggies cost more than processed food. The bottom line is that hard figures give a much clearer insight into goals and should be taken into account when planning ahead. I know you can reach your goals if you follow these tips. If you haven’t made progress towards your goals this year, don’t give up. Give Rita or me a call, and we can help you see what barriers are holding you back. We will help you strategize and help hold you accountable. Join “The Vault” Do you need guidance, motivation, direction, and a strong shoulder to lean on? Under the coaching leadership of Spiritual and Mental Health Wellness Coach Angela Lightfoot, The Vault offers you the space to speak to other women similar in age, with similar experiences and challenges. Learn More!

FINDING YOUR PURPOSE What is your unique purpose? How do you determine your purpose? Is it possible to fulfill your purpose? I always want you to take away something from reading my blogs. This particular topic has five steps. It’s going to take you a while to get through it. It’s going to challenge you like no other blog I’ve written. But you have to complete the assignments. Take as much time as you need with each step, and think through the question before responding. Read till the end because I have an offer for you. STEP ONE: Ask yourself, what is it you really want to do tomorrow, and the next day, and the next?   What would you enjoy spending your days doing?  What would bring you joy and peace and allow you to feel fulfilled and purposeful? Hold tight to these three questions and speak to them every day. Ponder these questions in your silence. Allow the thoughts and ideas to flow thru your head. Don’t stop to judge or critique, just allow them to flow. If you get off course, re-focus on any or all three questions. Record in your journal, what you experience while in the silence. STEP TWO: What thoughts and/or ideas have been in your head for years?  Which ones are pulling on you? Which ones make you smile? Is it really what you want to do?  Do you feel led to spend your days manifesting that idea to fruition? Do you think this is the purpose you were sent here to fulfill? Do NOT, spend time, right now, on HOW you will make this happen. Right now, take your time to sift through the ideas/thoughts. Picture yourself doing exactly what it is you think you want to do. How does it feel? STEP THREE: You may be wondering, “WHY – is it so critical that I fulfill my purpose?” And my answer to you is that Your Creator brought you from Eternity and placed you in this time and space for you to do your part to grow His Kingdom. Each day you spend not fulfilling your purpose is another day the World is without all that you have to offer.  Let me Be very clear, you are fully equipped TODAY – to fulfill your assignment. Because Where God guides, He provides. I want you to Ponder the effect your purpose has on the planet. Your purpose is not about you – it’s about how it will benefit the rest of us. STEP FOUR: HOW do you manifest your purpose?  The first step is to Create a plan. The second step is to follow the plan.  The plan begins with completing the following two sentences: Sentence 1 – My purpose is_______________ Sentence 2 – I’m living my purpose when______________  Rewrite your answers until they feel good! STEP FIVE: Your purpose is your assignment, it is your journey. No one else can do this but you. Continue to remind yourself why you must do this as well as the value you will bring to yourself and to the planet. Celebrate every accomplishment and enjoy the ride. This is what Living life is all about…it’s about loving what you do.           It’s your purpose and ONLY you can fulfill it. JOIN ME, FOR A FREE WEBINAR entitled, THE 4 PS OF PERSEVERANCE!! The PURPOSE nourishes the PLAN THE PLAN nourishes the PASSION THE PROMISE is a manifestation of THE PURPOSE I am Rita…speaking to your Spirit Save the Date THE 4 PS OF PERSEVERANCE Join me virtually, at 7:00 EST on May 3rd, to celebrate you and your PERSEVERANCE. There is no cost to this workshop. I believe as we move to midway 2023, it’s ok to alter our course. Learn More!